Nakdu Yadav’s 35-year con: How a notorious gangster became a trusted Home Guard in UP

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Nakdu Yadav, a wanted criminal with a long history of violent crimes, managed to outwit law enforcement for more than three decades. By assuming the identity of "Nandlal Yadav," he infiltrated the UP Home Guards, working under the very system that once sought to apprehend him. His ruse remained intact until an unexpected betrayal by his own family led to the revelation of his past and his subsequent arrest, as reported by TOI.

The Gangster Who Became a Home Guard

Nakdu Yadav's criminal activities began in the 1980s, with serious charges including murder, robbery, and involvement in organised crime. In 1984, he shot and killed a man over a personal rivalry. By 1987, he was involved in a robbery, and in 1988, he was charged under the Gangster Act. However, Nakdu's criminal career took an unusual turn when he disappeared from the authorities’ radar in the late 1980s.

In 1989, Nakdu resurfaced with a forged identity—Nandlal Yadav. Despite only completing education up to Class 4, Nakdu managed to acquire a fake Class 8 certificate, enabling him to secure a job with the UP Home Guards. He successfully presented himself as a law-abiding citizen, blending into the force and leaving his criminal past behind him—at least in the eyes of the authorities.

How Nakdu Evaded Detection for 35 Years

Nakdu's ability to remain undetected for 35 years is a testament to his cunning and the laxity within the system. By using fake documents, he was able to secure a position within the Home Guards, an auxiliary police force responsible for